Europe Historical Memorabilia

Audrey Hepburn on the set of 'Paris When it Sizzles,' Paris, 1962 by Vincent Rossell Vintage gelatin silver print Photographer's credit stamp, Au...

A gorgeous classic decorative Statue or Miniature Sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's bronze or brass. Very decorativ...

A rare set of 6 monkey. Each is made from cardboard and paper, this would be a great addition for your room to build your own hanging mobile. Total high of each one is given in dimen...

This 16th century Tzedakah Charity Box is an incredibly rare and unique museum quality piece. It’s made out of walnut wood and has an original 16th century silk material all over it from outside as well as in the inside, bronze plug in the front and the Star of David with two lions from the left and right side of the Star. There are also two round bronze handles to lift the box from both sides. The Tzedakah Box...

Original Japanese film poster for The Beatles 1968 music animation. The art work on this Japanese poster is unique to the films release in Japan. The poster is unfolded and conservat...

Evoking the wide, flat landscape and beating sun of the American West, this rare knockout poster for the original Japanese release of revisionist Western ‘Hud’ places Paul Newman cen...

Vintage Coca Cola backlit advertising panel 1980s. It can also be hung because it has hooks. Metal structure. Intact and in good condition.

Fantastic antique American Pioneer cooking Pan, truly an absolutely unique Museums Piece! Total weight is ca 15 kg, the Pan itself is made out of iron and sits on a solid wooden stump...

Vintage metal and glass traditional catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...

A 1960s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or jus...

Beautiful Septaria Nodule cross-section on metal stand. Septaria Nodules are fossilized mud bubbles and are about 50 to 70 million years old. A major find site of these objects is Be...

A 1960s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or jus...

Eight antique blacksmith's hammers, Italy, 1930 Found in a bed base factory that belonged to my great-grandfather. The wooden handles need to be added.

Vintage metal commemorative metal jug. By unknown manufacturer, made in Switzerland circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...

A very unusual, possibly unique, historical Certificate of Merit awarded at the drum and pipe band contest held at Crystal Palace between 1880 and 1883 and awarded in 1883. The certificate is hand-painted on a rectangular sheet of milk glass and is painted as a hanging cloth banner...

A beautiful wall decoration item from Germany. Made of metal showing some roe deer’s in a landscape. This is a nice addition to every room.

Eastern European binoculars from the Cold War, 1950s The TZK binoculars were made in Poland, the Czech Republic and Russia. Optical quality is excellent: perfectly clear presentation...

Illustrations of 'Illustrazione del Popolo', a supplement of 'Gazzetta del Popolo', an Italian newspaper. The first image shows the Japanese kamikaze...

Original US film poster for Ridley Scott's Classic 1979 Science-Fiction film, starring Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver and John Hurt. This poster was designed by the American poster a...

Antique portrait titled 'Basilius Magnus (..)'. Portrait of Ivan IV (1530-84, 'the Terrible'). This print originates from 'Tooneel der keyseren ende coningen van christenryck sedert den onderganck van het Griecks keyserdom vervatende hare beeltnissen afcomsten ende voornaemste daden (..)'. Ivan IV Vasilyevich (Russian: ???´? ????´??????; 25 August 1530 – 28 March [O.S. 18 March] 1584),[2] commonly known in English as Ivan the Terrible...

A pair of classic decorative Bust statues. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's brass, socket nickel plated. Very decorative and ...

Vintage Selz Siphon 1970s Hostmaster designed and produced by Sparklets England. In ruby red enamelled aluminium. Very good condition.

Unusual set of butcher accessories. A solid brass measuring tape dispenser for measuring the chest/feed level (text in Danish) of livestock both pigs and cows and a 1930s pork meat display stick-in sign in zink or pewter. Measurements: dispenser: 5 x 2.5 cm, pork sign...

In an early commercial commission, renowned British Pop Artist Allen Jones was asked to design the publicity poster for the 1976 US release of Barbet Schroeder’s 1973 fetish romance 'Maîtresse,' starring a young Gerard Depardieu as the small time crook who stumbles into the double-life of a dominatrix, played by Bulle Ogier. Werner Gallery, who exhibited Jones' original artwork in 2016, stated that 'despite his inability to Identify with its explicit sadomasochistic themes, Jones accepted the poster commission based on his fondness for the powerfully stylized heroine of the film.' Jones' original design, with the high-heeled, leather-clad brunette with bull whip in hand, proved too risqué for the distributor, so the figure was reworked into a blonde beauty gripping a pair of keys instead of the more provocative whip. In 2008, Jones revisited his original design and began developing it into a series of dominatrix paintings...

A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size alw...

Découvrez cette magnifique cabine téléphonique industrielle de la marque Outelec, un véritable trésor des années 1970. Pour les passionnés de vintage, cette pièce apparaît comme un i...

Isaac Titsingh, Bijzonderheden van Japan. Het huwelijksprotocol uitgebeeld. This print is from a work of Titsingh, who had a long and successful career in Asia. It shows the cere...

Early 19th Century Odd Fellows or Oddfellows tin heart in hand on an oak stick or staf. The basic idea behind the hand with heart is that whenever an Od...

Original US film poster for Clint Eastwood's 1988 Biography film about the life of the Jazz musician Charlie "Bird" Parker The film starred Forest Whitaker, Diane Venora and Michae...

A stunning stone lithography Australian daybill poster for Alfred Hitchcock's psychological masterpiece 'The Birds,' starring Tippi Hendren in her debut role. Based on Daphne du Maur...

Original US Gone with the Wind Style B film poster for The Empire Strikes Back 1980, also known as (Star Wars: Episode V, The Empire Strikes Back) this was the second movie in the St...

Antique engraving with the title Arrival of the English King Charles II from Delft in The Hague, 25 May 1660. Episode during his tour through and departure from the Netherlands. Arrival at the Vijverberg and Het Groene Zoodje, salute shots are fired at the Hofvijver. In the air the fame and putti with the arms of the English king, Holland and The Hague. On the left part of the signs of the zodiac. Marked at the top: Page. 34. In the top the Arms of the King with the text: Honi soit qui mal y pense. This a maxim in the Anglo-Norman language, a dialect of Old Norman French spoken by the medieval ruling class in England, meaning "shamed be whoever thinks ill of it", usually translated as "shame on anyone who thinks evil of it" It has been used as the motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garter. In current French usage, the phrase may be used ironically to insinuate the presence of a hidden agenda or a conflict of interest. Makers (mentioned on the engraving): Pieter Philippe after a design of: Jacob...

An important noble 18th century wax seal in wrought iron and brass, old patina, height 4 cm, surface of the stamp 3.2 x 3.4 cm

A rare Christmas ornament. It was made from Chenille, wire and cotton, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree.  

A miniature silhouette in a papier-mâché frame with convex glass Not signed 11 x 13 cm, interior 5.8 x 7.4 cm

Widely regarded as Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece, the ultra-violent comedic crime thriller 'Pulp Fiction' followed the intertwining tales of Los Angeles oddballs John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman and Bruce Willis...

A rare collection of eight feather tree tinsel ornaments. A beautiful large tinsel star tree topper (approx. 9 1/4" in diameter) and two tinsel garlands (...

Antique map Friesland titled 'Summaria descriptio Fresiae Universae (..)'. Old map of Friesland, the Netherlands. Depicts the general delineation of Friesland during its widest sprea...

19th Century Noble Gilt wooden Family photo Frame, American History A gilded wooden family portrait frame with the Calhoun/Colquhoun family coat of arms. This portrait frame probably ended up in the Netherlands through the marriage of the American Julia Johnson Calhoun (1884-1970) in 1914 to Mr. Justinus Egbertus Hendericus baron van Nagell (1882-1963). The list contains three portrait photos of presumably members of the Calhoun family. The American statesman John Caldwell Calhoun (1782-1850) descended from a Scottish noble family with the name Colquhoun, who settled in the United States in the 18th century and achieved great prestige there. He started his career as a lawyer, married the daughter of an influential senator and was elected to the House of Representatives. After serving as Secretary of War, he became Vice President under President John Quincy Adams from 1825-1829 and then served a second term under President Andrew Jackson. This makes him one of only two American vice presidents to have served under two different presidents. His grandson, John Caldwell Calhoun (1843-1918), was a successful American businessman, landowner and managing director of the Baltimore Coal Mining and Railway Company. He married Linnie Adams, second cousin of US Vice President Richard Johnson. Their only daughter, Julia Johnson Calhoun (1884-1970), made her debut in New York and met mr. Justinus Egbertus Hendericus baron van Nagell (1882-1963), who was attached to the Dutch legation in Washington in diplomatic service. He descended from an old noble family from Westphalia, whose ancestor was first mentioned in 1385. In the 16th century, an ancestor settled in the Netherlands and in 1814 the family was included in the Dutch nobility with the title of baron. He grew up at Schaffelaar Castle in Barneveld and his father was mayor in this castle and he was also Grand Commander of the Knightly German Order. At the end of the 19th century, a real boom in marriages of wealthy American heirs to European nobility started. It was the 'Gilded Age', described in e.g., the books of Edith Wharton, in which millions of dollars crossed the Atlantic as a dowry. New money and European nobility bonded. One of the most famous marriages was that of Consuelo Vanderbilt to the English Duke of Marlborough. The Vanderbilt millions repaired the roof of Blenheim Palace and the gardens here were recreated in the French style. It prompted a visitor to remark: “American money has its use after all.” The Van Nagell-Calhoun wedding became a real social event in the winter of 1914 at the start of the nightlife season – one newspaper ran the headline GAYETIES OF WINTER SOCIAL SEASON BEGIN THIS WEEK – and newspapers detailed all the details. The bridal staff included the Dutch Count Van Rechteren Limpurg and as witness for the groom was Jonkheer De Beaufort, who was secretary of the Dutch legation in Washington. Baron Van Nagell had a glorious career in the diplomatic service, which over the years took him from Beijing to Washington and St Petersburg. Here he experienced the Russian Revolution in Saint Petersburg in 1917 up close. One evening he was sitting with company at a table in a restaurant. A waiter brought the bill to a group of Russian communists next to them. The bill did not like this, whereupon the waiter was shot dead. After Saint Petersburg, London, Bucharest, and Stockholm followed, where he finally became envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary. The couple had three children: one daughter was born stillless and the only son and heir died in 1944 as a res. -2nd lieutenant pilot in the Royal Air Force over France. A second daughter married a jonkheer Clifford Kocq van Breugel...

Antique print titled 'Napoleon's Grab'. View of the temporary grave of Napoleon Bonaparte. After his death, on 5 May 1821, Napoleon Bonaparte was buried on this spot at Hutts Gate. I...

A very heavy and patinated bronze sign with raised numerals of the year 1979. The sign is handmade in thick stock and weighs in around 8 kg. The provenance...

A rare collection of four feather tree tinsel ornaments. These ornaments, were made from tinsel and wire, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sittin...

This is an incredibly rare original Japanese film poster for Kenji Mizoguchi's 1955 historical drama Taira Clan Saga. This film starred Narutoshi Hayashi, Raizô Ichikawa and Tatsuya...

A rare collection of three feather tree tinsel ornaments. These ornaments, were made from tinsel and wire, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sitti...

very rare spittoon, circa 1920s, of Italian manufacture, of those used in hotels or bars of the time, of the column type, with circular base and central metal column, glass neck with...

A large and impressive Poole Pottery limited edition twin handled loving mug commemorating the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 1977 by renowned potter Guy Sydenham (British, 1916-2005). Guy Sydenham joined Poole Pottery in 1931 and completed a seven year apprenticeship. He was a master potter for more than 50 years and was renowned for the original work he created in the Poole Pottery Studio in the 1960’s and 1970’s. He worked as head of the ‘making department’ at Poole Pottery resigning in 1977 possibly making this commemorative one his last important works. This stylish twin handled stoneware mug (as it was called!) stands raised on a wide round base the rim carved with the words THE QUEENS SILVER JUBILEE 1952 – 1977. The piece has a narrow stem and a wide round cup shaped top with finely formed and elegant handles applied to either side. The is mounted with a relief molded medallion with a Lion, Unicorn and Crown and initials E II R. The medallion has a contrasting brown stained finish with a brown wash also applied to the edge of the foot. The body has a slightly textured satin brown glazed finish with a rich dark honey glaze...

Antique map titled 'Die neuesten Entdeckungsreisen Innern von Australien von Warburton, Giles, Forrest (..)'. Old map of Australia from Sharks Bay to 90 Mile Beach over to Alice Springs...

Original Japanese film poster this unique design was used for the films Japanese release of the film. The art work is by Seito (dates unknown). This poster is unfolded and conserva...

Antique print titled 'De Academia van Vrieslant'. Original antique print of the university of Franeker, Friesland, the Netherlands. This print originates from volume 1 of 'Chroniqve ...

The twelfth film in the James Bond series, EON Productions 'For Your Eyes Only' saw a return to earth with a more realistic and less sensational storyline after the extravagance of '...

A rare collection of three feather tree tinsel ornaments. These ornaments, were made from tinsel and wire, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sitti...

Original Japanese film poster for The 1966 French New Wave film Qui Etes-Vous, Polly Maggoo? This film was directed by William Klein and starred Sami Frey, Grayson Hall and Donyale...

Untitled antique print of antiquities. This print most likely originates from an edition of 'Le Antichita di Ercolano Esposte' by Ottavio Antonio Bayardi. Published circa 1790. T...

Antique map titled 'Belagerung des Besten Schloss und Passes Gennep'. Old map of the Siege of Gennep, the Netherlands. This map originates from 'Theatrum Europaeum' by M. Merian. Art...

Antique map titled 'Thomas Elders' Expedition durch Inner-Australien von Beltana im Osten bis Perth im Western ausgefuhrt durch E. Giles (..)'. Old map of Australia from Bunbury to A...

Antique print titled 'Genealogie de la Maison d'Anhalt'. Chart of the genealogy of the house of the Duchy of Anhalt. Two coats of arms, on the left Anhalt-...

Antique costume print titled 'Woman of Broeck'. Old costume print depicting a woman of Broek in Waterland, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'The Costume of the Netherlands...

A rare Georgian pearlware pottery jug commemorating the Treaty of Paris on 30th May, 1814. The Treaty of Paris ended the Napoleonic wars between France and Great Britain, Russia, A...